Zippy Cheesy Potatoes

Submitted by stonecoldcrazy

"We eat a lot of potatoes, and I was getting tired of the same old thing. This dish is positively delicious! The hot sauce gives it a nice zing without being overly spicy- but if you like your dishes hot, you can always add more!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 -5 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 vidalia onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 1⁄2 cups sour cream
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce (more, if desired)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a resealable plastic bag, mix garlic powder, salt, pepper and paprika.
3. Peel and dice all of your potatoes into about 1/2 - 1 inch cubes.
4. Drop potatoes into bag and shake well, until all potatoes are coated.
5. Melt butter in a sauce pan and add potatoes, onions and garlic.
6. Saute until potatoes are browned, about 10 minutes.
7. Place potato mixture, along with the pan drippings, into a buttered casserole dish.
8. In a seperate bowl, mix together sour cream, cheese and hot sauce, reserving a bit of cheese for topping.
9. Spread sour cream mixture atop potatoes. Top with reserved cheese.
10. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until everything is bubbly and potatoes are tender.